House Montague, allies of the Emperor, and House Capulet, defenders of the bishop... Praying that Romeo and Juliet's love would bring an end to the timeless conflict between these warring noble houses, Laurence did everything in his power to support them. He took the couple under his wing and held a clandestine wedding ceremony, risking his life in the process. But he fell prey to Rosaline's witchcraft, transforming into an unspeakable horror that would stop at nothing to tear the hapless couple apart.